Chapter 100 Becoming Partners (Part 2) You seem to have gained a little weight. ...
Once people started eating, they were too busy asking themselves to talk. "What is this?" "How is it made?" "It's so delicious!"
The adults were still a bit reserved, but the little ones were squealing with delight at the aroma. Some of the little ones even transformed into their animal forms in excitement, prompting their parents to exclaim, "How can we eat like this? Change back right now!"
Everyone chatted and laughed heartily.
There was one dish at the banquet that was particularly popular.
It was a stew of animal meat, the three-layered pork belly stewed to an enticing brown color, with a domineering and rich aroma.
It melts in your mouth with just a touch, bursting with meaty flavor, yet not greasy at all!
This dish is so delicious! Adults and kids alike love it, and it's the first dish to be completely devoured.
Cang Feng, who was sitting at the same table as Yu Yan, had his lips glistening with oil from eating and couldn't help but ask, "Yu Yan, how did you make this? How can it be so delicious?"
Xin Yu echoed, "Yes, we've stewed this kind of animal meat before, but it's nowhere near as good as yours."
Yu Yan smiled and said to everyone, "This contains a seasoning I made from kidney beans, called soy sauce. I worked on it from autumn to winter, and it's only been finished recently."
"This dish made with soy sauce is called braised pork belly. I made it especially for everyone to try!"
Everyone around Yu Yan looked at her with admiration and respect. "It's so delicious! Yu Yan, can we get some more soy sauce?"
"Sure! I made a lot this year! Besides soy sauce, I also made bean paste. Let me tell you how to eat it..."
As Yu Yan got into the conversation, she even brought out some baijiu (Chinese liquor) and invited everyone to try it.
Some tribes that live far from here, such as the Chongshan tribe, have never drunk alcohol and are very curious about it.
Xi Mu brought over a bowl and asked Yu Yan to pour him some water.
After finishing the drink, his eyes widened, and his pupils shone brightly.
"How is it, Chief Ximu?" the people around asked with smiles.
Xi Mu smacked her lips. "It's spicy, but it's a very special and delicious taste. It warms you up inside."
After a while, Xi Mu asked in surprise, "I... I feel a little lightheaded, and a little excited."
Yu Yan laughed and said, "Haha, that's normal."
Hearing them say that, many people came to ask for wine.
The liquor hadn't been distilled yet, and Yu Yan estimated it was only around ten degrees alcohol by volume. She poured half a bowl for everyone, hoping to bring some joy to the group.
He and Lanxiu drank quite a bit, and looking at their beloved made them happy; the wine didn't intoxicate them, but the atmosphere made them feel intoxicated.
With the addition of wine, the atmosphere at the banquet became even more lively.
Towards the end of the meal, everyone started singing and dancing.
Yu Yan couldn't dance, but she joined in the fun, pulling Lan Xiu around in circles on the ground.
Exhausted from jumping, the two of them, panting, affectionately pressed their foreheads together.
The banquet didn't end until the afternoon.
No one was in a hurry to leave. They rushed to tidy up the tables, chairs, bowls, and chopsticks, and put their things away before saying goodbye to Yu Yan and the others.
Yu Yan didn't forget to give the menu he drew to Ge Meng, and also packed a lot of calcium-rich food for him to take with him.
Gomon's eyes reddened with gratitude as he repeatedly thanked Yu Yan.
After seeing everyone off, Yu Yan, feeling the effects of the alcohol, was led by Lan Xiu and walked dizzily into the room.
She lay down on the soft bed and fell asleep soon after.
When I woke up again, it was already evening.
He looked up for a moment before realizing that this was not his previous room, but his and Lanxiu's "new room".
"Ahem." Yu Yan blushed slightly at the thought that they were already a couple.
The door opened, and Lan Xiu was still wearing the same red robe he wore during the day. He was handsome and walked with a brisk pace.
He came over and asked, "Awake? Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?"
Yu Yan shook her head: "I ate a lot at noon, I'm not hungry, I want to drink water."
"I'll pour it for you."
While drinking water, Yu Yan couldn't help but steal a glance at Lan Xiu's handsome face, only to find that he was also looking at her, so she quickly looked away.
Lan Xiu couldn't help but chuckle.
"Since we're not hungry, how about we go out for a walk?" he asked.
Yu Yan became interested: "Where to?"
"Hot spring?"
"Great!" Soaking in a hot spring in winter is the best!
Yu Yan immediately got up. "Anyway, I've had enough sleep. I'll just grab some clothes and let's go!"
The two packed soap and a change of clothes, said goodbye to Ruihua and Fenggui, and headed towards the hot spring mountain.
The hot spring mountain is high and magnificent, with hundreds of hot spring pools of varying sizes. The swirling white steam makes the entire mountain seem like a fairyland.
After washing himself, Yu Yan sat down in the pool. The hot water dispelled the chill from his body, and he let out a long sigh of comfort.
A moment later, he heard familiar footsteps approaching.
Lan Xiu stepped into the pool, approaching himself step by step with unwavering determination.
The sound of rushing water stirred Yu Yan's heart like an invisible hand, causing it to ripple and sway.
Lan Xiu sat down behind him, and Yu Yan felt the warmth emanating from his body, causing her skin to tremble slightly.
He didn't say anything, but just rubbed the back of his neck.
Yu Yan turned her head, her cheeks flushed and moist from the steam, her lips slightly parted as she inhaled and exhaled, her breath light and slow.
Lan Xiu's hand slowly moved down the back of his neck, causing Yu Yan to tremble even more violently.
He closed his eyes.
Soon, two warm, thin lips pressed against each other.
The kiss deepened little by little, their bodies enveloped only in the warm spring water, its touch as smooth as warm jade.
The ripples on the water, combined with the moving sounds, created a mesmerizing melody...
...
Lan Xiu carried Yu Yan home, and it was already past midnight.
Yu Yan whispered repeatedly, "You must keep your voice down, so no one else can hear you."
The big tiger shook its ears, indicating that it understood.
His paw pads landed on the ground very softly, without making a sound.
After they ate, they lay in bed, with Lan Xiu embracing Yu Yan from behind.
Yu Yan was very tired and was about to fall asleep.
"Why are you speaking softly?" Lanxiu asked in a low voice. "Other couples don't speak softly when they go on dates either."
Yu Yan lifted her eyelids slightly and nudged him with her arm.
"You're one to talk. In the summer, it would be daylight by now."
They just got a partner and then spent the whole night out... Well, that's pretty normal in the Beast World.
But he's a modern person at heart, so he has a bit too much of a sense of shame.
He turned over and buried himself in Lan Xiu's firm chest. He mumbled sleepily, "Go to sleep... when we're old married, don't be quiet."
Lan Xiu immediately understood what "old man, old man" meant, and his heart began to stir again.
Seeing Yu Yan sleeping soundly, he swallowed hard, kissed him on the nose, and closed his eyes as well.
...
After getting married, Yu Yan and Lan Xiu truly lived a shameless life for a while.
Most of the time, they stayed in Lanxiu's house, where they could make as much noise as they wanted behind closed doors.
Being in good health is a wonderful experience.
When Yu Yan needed to make house calls or do chores, she would go to her original house, where there were many people and it was lively.
Life is good, and time flies by.
In the blink of an eye, it will be the Full Moon Festival.
In the Beast World, the Full Moon Festival is equivalent to the Lunar New Year, and is a more important festival than the Autumn Harvest Festival, although everyone celebrates it at home.
On the day of the Full Moon Festival, people will bring out good food to worship the beast god, and then cook a sumptuous meal for the whole family to enjoy together, praying for good weather and a bountiful harvest in the coming year.
Winter is cold, and there are even fewer entertainment activities in the tribe, so the lively and meaningful festival of the full moon is naturally something that everyone in the tribe looks forward to.
Some families started preparing well in advance. Yu Yan's family was one of them.
When Yu Yan first became Lan Xiu's partner, she wanted to stick with him all day long, exploring the joys of married life. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they were as sweet as honey.
Gradually, after the initial saccharine feeling subsided, he finally began to spare some attention for himself.
He looked at his reflection in the water that day, and when he returned, he had a serious expression on his face.
Lan Xiu, thinking something serious had happened, frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
Yu Yan pointed to her face: "Do I look fatter?"
Lan Xiu looked left and right, and said seriously, "I can't figure it out."
“We’re together every day, so it’s normal that you can’t tell. Anyway, I feel like I’ve gained weight; the flesh on my stomach feels a bit loose.” As he spoke, he pinched his stomach.
Lan Xiu smiled and said, "Really? Let me see."
A hand, larger and whiter than Yan's, reached out and pinched and rubbed her waist twice.
He knew all too well where Yu Yan was sensitive, and Yu Yan immediately softened and gasped.
"Stop touching it, it's so itchy, hahaha."
As they joked around, the atmosphere gradually became ambiguous. Lan Xiu's eyes darkened, and he took the opportunity to put his arm around Lan Xiu's waist.
The two bodies were pressed together, and the sensation of touch was obvious.
This time, Yu Yan resisted the temptation and pushed him away, her cheeks slightly flushed, saying, "No, no, I have plans to work with Xin Yu and the others today, you should go and get busy too!"
After saying that, without paying attention to how resentful Lan Xiu looked at him, he turned around, grabbed his things, and ran away.
Xin Yu's house was also very big, so everyone gathered at his place.
When Yu Yan arrived, there were already quite a few familiar faces in the room.
The house was warm because we lit a fire in the morning and there were many people inside.
"You're here," Xin Yu said casually. "Have you been eating a lot lately?"
Yu Yan: "Hmm?"
You look like you've gained a little weight.
Xuefei nodded in agreement.
Yu Yan: "..." I knew it! She really has gained weight!
You can't just eat and lie on the bed all day long, or you'll lose your abs.
"I'm still eating the same amount as before, it's just that I've been exercising less lately," Yu Yan asked. "Are you really that fat?"
Xin Yu laughed and said, "Of course not."
Yu Yan's skin was fairer than in the summer, with a healthy, slightly rosy hue. Her dark eyes were bright, and her physique was more robust. It was clear that she was eating and sleeping well and had no worries.
“I think it looks better this way,” Xin Yu said earnestly.
Yu Yan gave him a look that said, "You're just kidding me."
Xin Yu chuckled, "I'm not kidding you, you can ask everyone if you don't believe me."
Xuefei and the others said, "Yes, I also think you look more energetic now."
With everyone's praise, Yu Yan's worries lessened, but he still decided to control his weight.
Let's hope that next spring, when everyone goes out to collect resources, he won't be so heavy that he can't fly anymore.
Yin Qing leaned forward and asked, "Yu Yan, did you bring everything?"
"I brought them." Yu Yan took things out of the basket one by one: scissors, red paper, animal hide, wood...
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